KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, you think you're smarter than Daniel — like there's literally no secret anyone could keep from you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When pride makes you think you know everything, you've already lost the plot.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this during the early 6th century BCE to Judean exiles living in Babylonia. It addresses the ruler of Tyre, a wealthy city-state, condemning his extreme pride and self-proclaimed wisdom, particularly in light of Jerusalem's recent destruction.
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